1997 Pontiac Grand AM Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 383 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM, 1% of the 383 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On its own the door would lock/unlock. When ignition is engaged or shifted into drive, will not lock at all. Intermittent. Dome light flashes on/off during day/night, rain/shine. Chimes on seat belt would sound when seat belt is worn. Taking to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #821865, filed 1998-03Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 0% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
105 complaintsEngine cooling
83 complaintsBrakes
71 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
34 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsEquipment
16 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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